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On the Edge of Revolution

On the Edge of Revolution. King George III. England’s Reasons For Control. England desired to remain a world power .

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On the Edge of Revolution

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  1. On the Edge of Revolution

  2. King George III

  3. England’s Reasons For Control • England desired to remain a world power. • England imposed taxes, such as the Stamp Act, to raise necessary revenue to pay the cost of the French and Indian War.

  4. England’$ Reason$ For Taxation • To help finance the French and Indian War. • To help with the maintaining of English troops in the colonies. One Million Dollars!

  5. Sources Of Colonial Dissatisfaction • Colonies had no representation in Parliament. • “Taxation without Representation”

  6. Some colonists resented power of colonial governors.

  7. England wanted strict control over colonial legislatures

  8. Colonies opposed taxes • Colonies opposed taxes

  9. Proclamation of hampered the western movement of settlers.

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